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China vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ as public tests Xi

13 Sept 09:18 Key points summarised by AI

China's Communist Party vowed to "resolutely crack down on infiltration and sabotage activities by hostile forces" following unprecedented public protests against its stringent "zero-COVID" policy.
Citizens across major cities staged the largest demonstrations in decades, expressing anger over lockdowns and economic disruption, with some bolder voices demanding greater freedom and the resignation of Xi Jinping.
Security forces responded with a massive show of force, deploying vehicles, conducting ID checks, and searching mobile phones, while state media ignored the unrest and government censors scrubbed online content.
The widespread protests represent the most significant public challenge to Xi Jinping's leadership since he secured a third term, testing his regime's stability.
International reactions included the U.S. Ambassador to China affirming the right of Chinese people to peaceful protest, while China's Foreign Ministry dismissed external criticism.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.